ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Police Academy (IPA), a globally recognized law enforcement training institution based in New York, has appointed Deputy Commander General (DCG) Joseph Ogirima Icha of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as Director of International Counter-Narcotics Training.
According to the IPA Executive Board, the honorary appointment acknowledges Icha’s outstanding contributions to law enforcement, security, and academic advancement, as well as his commitment to global collaboration in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
The International Police Academy operates across the United States, Europe, and over 140 countries, providing advanced education and research opportunities for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and civilians worldwide.
“DCG Joseph Ogirima Icha has been officially appointed as a Director of the Academy – Honorary Member of the International Police Academy (IPOA) and UNIPOL International Police University in recognition of their distinguished contributions to law enforcement, security, and academic advancement,” the certificate of appointment signed by IPA President, Shuaib Adam, and Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Alexander Jan stated.
Profile of DCG Icha
Icha currently serves as Director of Training and Manpower Development at NDLEA’s National Headquarters in Abuja, where he has driven critical reforms, international collaborations, and advanced capacity-building programs aligned with global best practices.
NDLEA Chairman Reacts
In his congratulatory message, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), described the appointment as a testament to the professionalism and global relevance of NDLEA officers.
“This appointment is not just a personal achievement for Icha, but a collective pride for the Agency and indeed the country. It shows that the world is watching the reforms and progress being made in Nigeria’s drug law enforcement efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” Marwa stated.
He urged Icha to use the new role to project Nigeria’s commitment to global best practices in drug law enforcement and to promote capacity building for officers from other countries facing similar challenges.
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